Poetry Lounge
313 North Avenue, Millvale, USA 15209
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EBK & HH Present: Where’s the Beef? Compliment (Rap) Battle
July 6 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
$10Come watch 8 MCs kill each other with kindness! Winner receives cash prize and some other cool stuff. Hosted by Hollywood. Judged by Parker Webb, Mista Scrap, and Cee Nochill.
Artists include:
- Issue – Issue was born in Brooklyn, New York. Performing music for the first time at age 12, she fell in love with hip hop. Moving to Pittsburgh at age 14 she became a staple in the music community and is now traveling the country doing what she loves.
- Chuck G – Independent Hip Hop artist from Pittsburgh Pa. Manchester specifically. Chuck G focuses on lyrics,style,storytelling and separation from the crowd. His debut album Born Threat is a beautifully painted picture of the power of our ancestors weaving through from the past, into our fighting present, showing the world our Future victories!!! Chuck G has one debut album(Born Threat), 5 EPs (produced by DJ Banger) Revival (joint project with Tinna James, produced by JJR), Intertwined(produced by Brodie Casanova), 3 heat, Gear 4 (produced by Cinns Beats) and multiple singles and features.
- Saleena Ranay – Saleena Ranay is a budding social media creator and seasoned writer/female rapper from the Eastside of Pittsburgh, PA. After a 10 year hiatus, she has returned with MORE upbeat wacky tempos and an unmatched eloquent pen.
- Suge White – Suge White, the battle rap titan from Pittsburgh, PA, has been carving out his legacy one body at a time. Known for his ferocious cadence and unparalleled rhythm, Suge has taken the battle rap scene by storm with his electrifying performances. His command over spoken word has earned him multiple pay-per-view appearances, where he has consistently delivered performances that resonate long after the battles end. Not just confined to his hometown, Suge White has earned the respect of his peers worldwide while battling on Staten Island, proving his mettle in the crucible of one of rap’s toughest environments. His relentless pursuit of excellence and his undeniable talent have propelled him across borders where he continued to showcase his skills on an international stage. With a presence that demands attention and a lyrical prowess that leaves audiences in awe, Suge White is a name that echoes through the halls of battle rap history. His journey is a testament to his dedication, skill, and the indomitable spirit that defines true artistry in the world of hip-hop.
- Slim Stario – Pittsburgh-born Slim Stario (formerly known as Tee-Jay) is not just a rapper, but also a businessman and software engineer who uses music as his soundtrack. A true hustler from a young age, he made $200 in one week from a lemonade stand at seven. Always on the grind, Slim Stario started his own bookkeeping company. His sophomore album, “A Star Is Born,” was critically acclaimed and earned him a nomination for “Best New Artist” at the Pittsburgh Hip-Hop Awards. The album received rave reviews from various Pittsburgh hip-hop publications, and his track “Live My Life Today” was featured on Taylor Gang’s Blog or Die. PGH Rep Pittsburgh Hip-Hop praised him, saying, “Slim Stario is a beast.” After taking a hiatus from music due to the passing of his father, mother, and little brother, Slim Stario persevered, completed his education, and established a career in accounting. Now back in the music scene, he is recording his latest project, “Chapter 4 Verse 12.”
- Marly – Marly is an underground artist with 4 studio albums. The most recent of those being Marly State of Mind 2.5. Marly is an artist who constantly has his versatility on display and has been able to garnish many of fans with his high energy live performances. Marly had been a part of an international tour and had opened up for many national acts such as the likes of Cam’ron, Freddie Gibbs, Bone Thugs and Harmony just to name a few. His latest single and video Gucci is catching fire and continues to gain many views and capturing more attention and bringing an new audience to this already established underground artist.You can find all music Marly on all platforms under the artist name Its Marly.
- Barbados Black – Always one to flow to the beat of his own drum, Pittsburgh native Barbados Black channels the prodigious power of music, taking his audience to new heights. From a young age, Black found a great joy and satisfaction in writing music. When Barbados isn’t making hits in the studio, he’s creating visual magic with his pen. Serving a myriad of clientele with graphic designs and album covers, Black was always called to the creative path. It was for that reason he attended college for video game development, art and design at the Pittsburgh Art Institute. While pursuing his degree, Barbados he continued to develop his musical ear learning how to mix and master.
- Bobby Brix – In his own words, ” I CAME TO CONQUER.”
Doors at 7pm. Battle at 8pm (for real!).
21+ w/ ID
$10 cover